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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.46, 382.25 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.46, 382.25 and 241.85 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.46 : 382.25 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.46/382.25 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.46x = 382.25 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.46x = 92,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,447.16/276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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